A foundation system consisting of grade beams bearing on drilled piers and an elevated ground floor with an underlying crawl space is
A)suitable for lightly loaded low- rise buildings on stable or high- bearing- capacity soils.
B)suitable for all types of buildings on expansive or low- bearing- capacity soils.
C)suitable for lightly loaded low- rise buildings on expansive or low- bearing- capacity soils.
D)suitable for all types of buildings on all types of soils.
E)suitable for all types of buildings on stable or high- bearing- capacity soils.

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This foundation system is particularly effective for lightly loaded, low-rise buildings on expansive or low-bearing-capacity soils. The drilled piers can extend to depths where stable soil is found, and the grade beams distribute the loads, making it suitable for challenging soil conditions.

A Foundation System Consisting of Grade Beams Bearing on Drilled